Genshiken (2004)
2004 · 3 seasons · Animation, Comedy
Sasahara Kanji is a college freshman who decides to join a student society to share his hidden thoughts on manga, anime and gaming. As he participates in club activities such as visiting dojin shops and anime festivals he opens his mind and resolves that he will make his way into the otaku world.
Starring Satsuki Yukino, Takanori Ooyama, Mitsuki Saiga, Ayako Kawasumi and Kaori Shimizu.
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